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ASUS A553SA-XX075D Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop vs MSI GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-849FR

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 61identical
  • 84known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A553SA-XX075D Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:Purple
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-849FR:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • A553SA-XX075D Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-849FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A553SA-XX075D Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-849FR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • A553SA-XX075D Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:HD
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-849FR:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • A553SA-XX075D Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-849FR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • A553SA-XX075D Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:N3700
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-849FR:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A553SA-XX075D Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-849FR:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A553SA-XX075D Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-849FR:2.3 GHz

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201 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersPurpleBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN3700i5-6300HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI3
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x191B
Number of execution unitsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8726188959
Processor codeDiffersSR29ESR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityKnown for one30 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers33 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1.75 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one25.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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